JOY

Often times, when going through trials and tribulations, I have leaned on the Lord God Almighty for strength. His gift to me of unimaginable and glorious joy has often been my source of strength. My mind thinks, how can I be at peace and experience joy when all hell seems to be breaking loose. Fortunately, our all knowing God's ways are higher than mine and the Holy Spirit's loving comfort always seems to show up just at the moment I need him most. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ, my Saviour and the precious blood he shed so that I can experience life more abundant in the presence of God.

Holy Scriptures to read and meditate on when joy seems to be waning:

New Testament Old Testament

Matthew 25:21,23 Ezra 6:22

Luke 6:22-23, 10:17, and 15:7-10 Nehemiah 8:10 and 12:43

John 15:10-12 Esther 8:16-17

Acts 13:52 and 20:24 Job 29:13 and 33:26

Romans 5:11, 14:17, and 15:13 Psalm 5:11, 16:11, 21:1, 30:5, 32:11, and 35:9,27

2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Psalm 43:4, 48:1-3, 51:8, 12; 63:5, 89:15, and 95:12

Galatians 5:22 Psalm 98: 4-6, 100:1, 105:43, 113:9 126:5, and 149:5

Philippians 1:3-5 Proverbs 12:20, 15:23, and 23:24

Colossians 1:10-12 Ecclesiastes 2:10 and 9:9

1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 Isaiah 49:13, 51:11, 55:12, 56:7 and 61:3,10

Hebrews 12:2,11 and 13:17 Zephaniah 3:17

James 1:2-8

1 Peter 1:7-9 and 4:12-14

1John 1;3-5 and 3 John 3-5

Jude 23:25